It's about to be my first Valentine's Day as a married lady so I've been scouring the internet for a super cute true vintage card for my new hubby. As it goes with most web surfing, I ended up somewhere in the deep aesthetically pleasing pits of Pinterest where I stumbled upon a vintage greeting … Continue reading Sewing a Vintage Valentine’s Day Greeting Card Dress
If you know me well, I'm not a huge birthday person. I don't really know why but I actively try to avoid reminding anyone it's my birthday and try to keep it all very low key and quiet. I see people announce it's their birthday month, week, weekend all the time and I'm normally super … Continue reading My Birthday Weekend 2021
There's always been that old saying that you should never meet your hero but if given the chance, many of us will try to despite the warning. For me, the person I had always wanted to meet was Dita Von Teese. Very cliche for a pinup girl I know but she was always that icon … Continue reading Meeting Dita Von Teese
I constantly remind myself how lucky I am to be living in Perth where we are feeling pretty safe and protected from Covid. Although we've gone through lockdown like most people, we are lucky that we haven't had any community transmissions for quite some time. Despite that, we have missed out on many events that … Continue reading Polka Dot Vintage Markets November 2020
We are super lucky in Perth to have a little hidden gem of a salon known as Cherrybomb Beauty Parlour tucked away and holding a plethora of vintage styling knowledge. Owner Michelle truely has a heart of gold, treats all her customers with care, love and respect and the entire salon can turn anyone into … Continue reading Pre-Wedding Pampering at Cherry Bomb Beauty Parlour
We are officially in spring meaning all the flowers are in bloom, I'm becoming addicted to hay fever tablets and I can dress aggressively floral. Spending time amongst the new season flowers is always a highlight of Spring and I try to be outside as much as I can to enjoy the simplicity of natures … Continue reading That’s a Wrap – Chasing the Cherry Blossoms
I'm actually embarrassed by how long it's taken me to do another KBeauty review but oh my giddy golly gosh it's gotten a bit hectic on my end. No matter, here we are today with a brand new Kbeauty product review focusing on the Elizavecca Hell-Pore Clean Up AHA Fruit Toner. Now I should start … Continue reading KBeauty – Elizavecca Hell Pore Clean Up Toner Review
We don't always learn our lessons the first time do we? Yep, we are back and testing out more 'fake vintage' from online sources and this time it's a 'vintage' suit, from good old Aliexpress. Now I have shopped from Aliexpress before and it's been a bit hit or miss; after my last fake vintage … Continue reading Buying Fake Vintage from Aliexpress
As most already know, I am getting very close to my own little vintage wedding which has already created many special memories. After finding a glorious vintage wedding gown which I cannot wait to show off, I thought I'd create a list of tips and things to keep in mind when shopping for your own … Continue reading Tips for Vintage Wedding Dress Shopping
I don't think I've ever put up a serum review before so I'm excited to be sharing something new and different. When testing a serum, I like to use the product for at least 9 months before giving my review as I need to see how my skin reacts over time, if the effects stay … Continue reading Kbeauty – It’s Skin Power 10 VC Effector Review
It's been a while since I wrote about a pageant that I participated in and it's a topic I love to share. I'm hoping one day I can start a mini series about pinup pageants but at the moment, I'm not feeling like I'm the best person to give advice. Anywho, here we are a … Continue reading Miss Sou’West Vintage Fest Pageant 2019
Now I love me a good headwrap especially when I'm particularly struggling with my hair or just haven't had time to curl it the night before. Scarves and wraps are a staple in my wardrobe and have been for several years which also means I have learned to tie them and wear them in a … Continue reading Erstwilder Scarves Review
It's very common for a lot of pinup girls to also be burlesque dancers; one style lends itself to the other and you learn a lot about presentation and stage presence from doing one or the other. I often go to Burlesque shows throughout the year as a lot of my friends are performers so … Continue reading My First Burlesque Performance
Travel can be expensive but also quite addictive; it's not easy being poor and seeing everyone amazing travel photos on Instagram. So what do you do when you've caught the travel bug but are strapped for cash? Become a tourist in your own city. Recently I had a dear friend come visit me all the … Continue reading How to have a Mini Vacation in your own City
It's been a hot minute since I reviewed Louella DeVille and since my last review, there have been heaps of new styles, prints, and items in the shop. For those that don't know, Louella DeVille is a fast-growing Aussie pinup clothing and accessories online store that really is your one-stop pinup shop. With so many … Continue reading Louella DeVille – Spring Outfit Review
Just like that, it's time to start a brand new year and I can't wait to see all the wonderful opportunities, adventures and special moments that 2019 has to offer. I just know it's going to be one to remember! At the start of this year, I decided to take part in the #100daysofvintage challenge … Continue reading Monthly Outfit Recap – January
Being an avid online shopper for some time, I had seen adverts for Dresslily pop up a few times alerting me to some pretty trendy items available with a budget. I had perused their website a few times but had never actually gone through with a purchase. A few weeks ago, I was contacted by … Continue reading DressLily Review and Collaboration
Now that the weather is warming up, it's time to hit the beach and enjoy the sunshine. But the arrival of summer also means that the new Louella DeVille Summer collection is about to drop! Are you ready to be covered in beauty head to toe? This summer, Louella Deville was inspired by the ocean … Continue reading Louella DeVille Summer Collection Review